A systemic approach to adopting effective management styles based on typology of systems

Systems in today's business environment have been categorized into certain forms based on their characteristics. The typology of systems based on flexibility is an example of such efforts in literature. However, more research on choosing effective styles for managing each category based on the right degree of freedom and level of control is required. In this paper, the spectrum of existing managerial approaches is described. Understanding available methodologies helps decision makers to select a more appropriate management style for the specific category of system. To do that, the four categories of systems based on flexibility are analyzed and mapped with the existing management styles, which are identified and described in this research. The proposed method can increase the overall effectiveness of management practices in the field of engineering management. The mapping approach proposed in this research can also decrease the complexity associated with management techniques in modern dynamic environment. Copyright